| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
Ford Explorer vs. BMW 4-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Ford Explorer vs. BMW 4-Series Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $36,555 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer | |||||
| Difference: $10,740 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $33,018 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer | |||||
| Difference: $11,207 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | 4-Series | 4-Series | 4-Series |
| Trim | Eddie Bauer | Limited | 428i | 435i | M4 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Base Price | $30,200 | $32,515 | $41,850 | $48,150 | $65,700 |
| Base Invoice | $27,518 | $29,578 | $39,180 | $44,980 | $61,125 |
| Luxury Package | 1,700 | ||||
| Ultimate Convenience Group | 350 | 350 | |||
| Sunroof | 850 | 850 | 0 | ||
| Side curtain airbags | 560 | 560 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,995 | 1,995 | 1,950 | 1,950 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 255 | 255 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 550 | ||
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,450 | 1,450 | 0 | ||
| Executive Package | 3,200 | ||||
| Wood trim | 0 | ||||
| Luxury Package | 1,445 | ||||
| Ultimate Convenience Group | 298 | 298 | |||
| Sunroof | 723 | 723 | 0 | ||
| Side curtain airbags | 476 | 476 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,696 | 1,696 | 1,775 | 1,775 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 217 | 217 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 500 | 500 | ||
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,320 | 1,320 | 0 | ||
| Executive Package | 2,910 | ||||
| Wood trim | 0 | ||||
| Options (change) | 5,710 | 4,010 | 4,450 | 4,450 | 3,750 |
| Options (change) | 4,855 | 3,410 | 4,050 | 4,050 | 3,410 |
| Destination | 645 | 645 | 995 | 995 | 995 |
| Total Price | $36,555 | $37,170 | $47,295 | $53,595 | $70,445 |
| Total Invoice | $33,018 | $33,633 | $44,225 | $50,025 | $65,530 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 4-Series
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,920 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,505 | |||||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | 4-Series | 4-Series | 4-Series |
| Trim | Eddie Bauer | Limited | 428i | 435i | M4 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Engine | 210hp V6 | 210hp V6 | 240hp I4 | 300hp I6 | 425hp I6 |
| Transmission | A5 | A5 | T8 | M6 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 290, 7 | 290, 7 | 205, 9 | 600, 16 | 600, 16 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/65-17 | 245/65-17 | 225/45-18 | 225/45-18 | 255/40-18 |
| Total Price | $36,555 | $37,170 | $47,295 | $53,595 | $70,445 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | 0 | -1,820 | -1,770 | -3,220 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $36,555 | $37,170 | $45,475 | $51,825 | $67,225 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $615 | $0 | $6,350 | $21,750 |
| Total Invoice | $33,018 | $33,633 | $44,225 | $50,025 | $65,530 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | 0 | -1,702 | -1,652 | -2,995 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $33,018 | $33,633 | $42,523 | $48,373 | $62,535 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $615 | $0 | $5,850 | $20,012 |
Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 4-Series
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | 4-Series | 4-Series | 4-Series |
| Trim | Eddie Bauer | Limited | 428i | 435i | M4 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 5-speed automatic | $900 | $900 | |||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | ||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | |||||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | |||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | ||||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | $50 | |||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | |||
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | $125 | |||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | |||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | $150 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Automatic seat belt presenters, front row | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | ||||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | |||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Class II trailer hitch | $200 | $200 | |||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | |||
| Second-row low console | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Trailering equipment (4 wire) | $125 | $125 | |||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Interior air filter | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | |||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | |||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | |||
| Drivetrain | |||||
| Active rear differential | $500 | ||||
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Exterior | |||||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | ||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | |||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | ||||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | |||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | ||||
| Running boards | $350 | $350 | |||
| Sport rocker panels (optional) | $0 | ||||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | |||
| Infotainment | |||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | |||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| S Voice support | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | |||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Cornering lights | $50 | ||||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Head-up display (HUD) | $350 | ||||
| Headlight washers | $50 | ||||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | |||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| All-terrain tires | $0 | $0 | |||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | ||||
| Polished alloy wheels | $350 | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||
| White-letter tires | $0 | $0 | |||
| Transmission | |||||
| Downshift rev matching | $50 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $4,375 | $4,375 | $6,195 | $6,145 | $7,595 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $0 | $1,820 | $1,770 | $3,220 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | 0 | -1,702 | -1,652 | -2,995 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. BMW 4-Series
| Model Year | 2006 | 2016 |
| Model | Explorer | 4-Series |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Coupe |
| Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 110.6 in |
| Length | 193.4 in | 182.6 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 71.9 in |
| Height | 72.8 in | 54.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,441 lb. | 3,471 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 15.8 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.8 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 59.0 in | 55.3 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 55.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.4 in | 42.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.7 in | 36.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 58.9 in | 51.7 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 55.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.9 in | 33.7 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 37.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 53.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 45.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 34.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.6 ft3 | 15.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 15.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.7 ft3 | 15.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
| Luxury Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 125 | Yes |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 1175 | 68% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 32% |
| Ultimate Convenience Group | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 100 | 44% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 56% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited
| Ultimate Convenience Group | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 100 | 44% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 56% |
Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 428i
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 54% |
| Total Not Requested | 515 | 46% |
Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 435i
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 54% |
| Total Not Requested | 515 | 46% |
Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series M4
| Leather seating surfaces | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 450 | Yes |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | -450 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 54% |
| Total Not Requested | -450 | 46% |
| Executive Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 23% |
| Total Not Requested | 850 | 77% |
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